I have a 1993 Nissan Sentra. Tonight, after parking, there seemed to be a smell of gas coming from it. Looked beneath, saw very small stain, no visible leaking. But the smell is definitely gas. Do I need a new tank? Can I seal it? How do I find the leak? I know it's a 1993, but there's only 94,000 miles on it and i'd like to keep it. Thanks!
2007-01-17 12:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your tank is leaking, you can DIY with this kit from KBS Coatings.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/howies-how-to-table-of-contents.aspx
2007-01-18 05:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If right after you fill your tank you see it and smell it but when it gets closer to empty you dont. it is probably a small crack/hole in the upper part
either send to mechanic or if you are mechanicly inclined get under and look for leak if you see one use J.B. weld to fix it or you might need to replace it
tank might cost $100 to replace
2007-01-17 12:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by smartdog_1889 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to keep it get a new gas tank but make sure thats what it needs first, could just be a hose leaking a little.
2007-01-17 12:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you just fill the tank? If you did, and you kept clicking on the gas pump handle, you could have overfilled the tank. If so, the smell will eventually go away.
2007-01-17 12:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume the hollow is interior the precise of the tank. in case you will get at it, you will desire to be waiting to place a patch on it of a few form. you may choose to scrub off the metallic around the hollow first. incredibly, if the hollow is incredibly small, a drop of Krazy Glue would desire to artwork somewhat nicely. in basic terms drip it onto the hollow and enable it sit down undisturbed for variety of 10 minutes. Then depart it.
2017-01-01 08:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be your tank but the gas line. See a mechanic
2007-01-17 12:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by wegworker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a seal. Or it could be the tank.
I bet you can find a tank in the junk yard you can use.
2007-01-17 12:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find where you think its leaking and sand it down to the bare metal and put some jb weld on it.that will fix it.i used it lots of times.
2007-01-17 17:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be just a fuel line, I suggest you take it to a garage and have them look. Or you can throw a match under and run!!!
2007-01-17 12:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by pippy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can seal it and you can find the leak but you will have to clean it first so you can find it. you can get a kit to fix it at you auto store.
2007-01-17 12:15:46 · answer #10 · answered by Good ol boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋